Discord Image Sizes 2026: The Complete Guide

Learn the correct Discord image sizes for 2026. Server icons, banners, profile pictures, and emoji — every dimension for a polished Discord server.

April 7, 2026
5 min read
By imresizer Team
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A pixelated server icon or a stretched banner makes your Discord community look unpolished before anyone reads a message. This guide covers every Discord image size you need in 2026 — server icons, banners, and profile pictures.

Discord Image Sizes at a Glance

FormatSize (px)Aspect RatioNotes
Server icon512×5121:1Displayed as circle at ~96×96 px
Server banner960×54016:9Shown above channel list (Boost Level 2+)
Server splash (invite)1920×108016:9Background on invite screen (Boost Level 1+)
User profile banner600×2402.5:1Behind your avatar on your profile
User avatar128×1281:1Displayed as circle; minimum size
Emoji128×1281:1Max 256 KB; supports animated GIF
Sticker320×3201:1PNG or Lottie (APNG); max 512 KB

Server Icons: Simple Wins at Small Sizes

Your server icon is the first thing members and visitors see in the Discord sidebar. It displays at just 96×96 px cropped into a circle, but you should upload at 512×512 px minimum for sharp display on all screens.

Design tips for server icons:

  • Use a simple, bold design — fine details disappear at 96 px
  • Leave clear margin around the edges for the circle crop
  • Avoid text unless it’s a single large letter or abbreviation
  • High contrast between icon and Discord’s dark sidebar backgrounds makes it stand out
  • Server Banners: Boost Level 2 Required

    Server banners display above the channel list on your server. They require Boost Level 2 and display at 960×540 px (16:9). Upload at this exact size for the best results.

    Banners support animated GIFs for Boost Level 3 servers. For static banners, use a simple, atmospheric image — it sits behind your channel list, so avoid busy designs that compete with the channel names.

    User Profile Pictures and Banners

    User avatars display as circles throughout Discord. Upload at 128×128 px minimum — larger uploads (up to 1024×1024 px for Nitro users) display more sharply on high-DPI screens.

    User profile banners (Nitro feature) display at 600×240 px behind your avatar on your profile card. Keep key visual content in the upper-center area, as the bottom edge is where your avatar overlaps.

    Custom Emoji: Keep It Readable

    Custom server emoji upload at 128×128 px and must be under 256 KB. Emoji are displayed very small in chat — around 22×22 px inline. Design with bold, simple shapes and strong contrast. Animated GIF emoji are supported for Nitro servers.

    How to Resize Images for Discord Using imresizer

    1. Go to imresizer.com/resize-image-for-discord
    2. Upload your image
    3. Select your format — Server Icon, Banner, Profile Picture, or Emoji
    4. The correct dimensions are applied automatically
    5. Adjust the crop to center your subject, then download

    All processing runs in your browser.

    Key Takeaways

    Upload server icons at 512×512 px with a bold, simple design centered for the circle crop. Use 960×540 px for server banners (Boost Level 2+) and keep designs simple so they don’t compete with channel names. Use imresizer's Discord resize tool to get every image perfectly sized.